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Dak̇ota Iapi Akiċiyapi
SMSC Dakota Language Bowl
April 24, 2026
9am–6pm
Hoċokata Ṫi, Shakopee MN
Gather a team and showcase your Dak̇ota language knowledge during an exciting day of competition at the Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community. All are welcome to participate and attend.
Study Guides
- Young Beginner (Grades 8 and Younger)
- Youth Beginner (Grades 9-12)
- Youth Intermediate
- Adult Beginner
- Adult Intermediate
- Adult Advance
Registration
Teams that sign up by April 10 are guaranteed to receive a FREE T-shirt. Same-day registration also accepted.
Register Now!
Accommodations
Discounted rates available at Mystic Lake Casino Hotel. Reservation must be made from April 1 to April 8, 2026, to receive the discount.
Reserve Now.
Other accommodations also available nearby.
Livestream
Can’t attend the event? Watch the competition on the Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community’s YouTube channel.
Questions?
Contact the SMSC Dak̇ota Iapi Ṫípi at iapi@shakopeedakota.org or 952.233.9164.
Rules
Three people per team. Youth teams must have an adult advisor, teacher, or coach.
Awards
- Youth Beginner
Prizes awarded for two subdivisions: Grades 8 and Younger; Grades 9-12- 1st Place – Nintendo Switch 2 + Trophy + Medals
- 2nd Place – $300 in Gift Cards + Medals
- 3rd Place – $150 in Gift Cards + Medals
- 4th Place – $75 in Gift Cards + Medals
- 5th Place – Medals
- 6th Place – Medals
- 7th Place – Medals
- 8th Place – Medals
- Youth Intermediate
- 1st Place – Apple iPads* + Trophy + Medals
- 2nd Place – $600 in Gift Cards + Medals
- 3rd Place – $300 in Gift Cards + Medals
- 4th Place – $150 in Gift Cards + Medals
- 5th Place – Medals
- 6th Place – Medals
- 7th Place – Medals
- 8th Place – Medals
- Adult Beginner
- 1st Place – $900 + Jackets + Trophy + Medals
- 2nd Place – $600 + Medals
- 3rd Place – $300 + Medals
- 4th Place – $150 + Medals
- 5th Place – Medals
- 6th Place – Medals
- 7th Place – Medals
- 8th Place – Medals
- Adult Intermediate
- 1st Place – $900 + Jackets + Trophy + Medals
- 2nd Place – $600 + Medals
- 3rd Place – $300 + Medals
- 4th Place – $150 + Medals
- 5th Place – Medals
- 6th Place – Medals
- 7th Place – Medals
- 8th Place – Medals
- Adult Advanced
- 1st Place – $1200 + Jackets + Trophy + Medals
- 2nd Place – $900 + Medals
- 3rd Place – $600 + Medals
- 4th Place – $300 + Medals
- 5th Place – Medals
- 6th Place – Medals
- 7th Place – Medals
- 8th Place – Medals
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